Sharon Aronovich, DMD

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Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Program Associate, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School
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Sharon Aronovich, DMD
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Clinical Associate Professor
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    Sharon Aronovich (Ron), DMD, FACS, FRCD(C) is Associate Program director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency program, and the TMJ Surgery Fellowship director. He has lived in Israel, Canada, and the USA. Dr. Aronovich earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, his dental medicine degree at McGill University, and completed his surgical residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital of Saint Raphael/Yale-New Haven Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

    Dr. Aronovich treats both pediatric and adult patients with various oral & maxillofacial conditions including congenital or traumatic jaw disorders, sleep disorders (OSA), and craniofacial anomalies such as cleft lip and palate. He has specialized experience in TMJ replacement for complex conditions of the jaw including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosis, and ablative defects of the jaw. Dr. Aronovich has been involved in global outreach programs serving children with orofacial clefts in India, China, and Mexico. He has current research funding for the development of an anesthesia simulation training curriculum in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and a clinical trial for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

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    • Journal Article
      Characterization of Visual Processing in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
      Harper DE, Gregory M, Gopinathc K, Harte SE, Clauw DJ, Ichesco E, Harris RE, Fleischer CC. NeuroImage,
    • Journal Article
      Stem cell–based therapy for bone regeneration: Periodontists’ and oral maxillofacial surgeons’ considerations
      Kaigler D, Misch JE, Aronovich S, Inglehart MR. Journal of the American Dental Association, 2026 Jan 1; DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2025.12.023
    • Journal Article
      What are the outcomes of jaw function and pain reduction with advanced TMJ arthroscopy after failed lysis and lavage procedures?
      Cheung J, Chinoy A, Aronovich S, Troost JP, Hakim M. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2026 Jan 1; DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2026.01.016
      PMID: 41622095
    • Journal Article
      Differentially Expressed Salivary miRNAs in Temporomandibular Disorders
      Kaczor-Urbanowicz KE, Aziz M, Wilhalme H, Aronovich S, Hatfield ER, Aghaloo T, Arman S, Mohammadi A, Husain M, Tetradis S, Elashoff D, Pellegrini M, Wong DTW, Kapila S. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, 2025 Dec 1; 28 (S1): S81 - S90. DOI:10.1111/ocr.70038
      PMID: 41044994
    • Journal Article
      Positive airway pressure settings do not predict outcomes of maxillomandibular advancement surgery in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
      M. Nathan J, F. Werkman D, C. Lee C, S. Peacock Z, V. Shelgikar A, J. Stanley J, E. Jazayeri H, P. Troost J, Aronovich S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025 Dec 1; 29 (1): DOI:10.1007/s10006-025-01421-8
      PMID: 40542242
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Is Anesthesia Simulation Training a Valuable Teaching Method for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Trainees?
      Aronovich S, Calhoun C, Putnam E, Ward BB, Zaidi R, Zupelari M, Rooney D. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025 Sep 10; 83 (9): s2 DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2025.06.029
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      Is There a Role for an APP in Your Surgical Practice? The Michigan TMJ and Orthognathic Surgery Experience
      Kesari A, Aronovich S. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025 Sep 10; 83 (9): s124 - s125. DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2025.06.191
    • Journal Article
      TMJ Arthrocentesis and TMJ Arthroscopy in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: How Well Do They Work and How Long Does Their Benefit Last?
      McLean RM, Troost JP, Aronovich S. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025 Sep 10; 83 (9): s126 - s127. DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2025.06.193